State of Washington Cook Pay

Based on 19 postings, Aug 2025–Oct 2026

State of Washington posted Cook pay of $42,780–$56,952/yr in October 2026. Across 19 postings (Aug 2025–Oct 2026) the posted ranges ran $39,144–$87,576/yr.

$42,780–$56,952/yr

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Cook 2 - Ellensburg

State of Washington

Full-time $42,780–$56,952/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Cook 2 - Snoqualmie

State of Washington

Full-time $42,780–$56,952/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Cook 1 - Snoqualmie

State of Washington

Full-time $39,924–$52,872/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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19PostingsAug 2025–Oct 2026
3Open right now
10Distinct ranges posted

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range State of Washington posted for Cook roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

COOK 1 - In-training/COOK 2/On-Call - Eleanor Chase House and Brownstone Reentry CentersFirst posted Aug 2025
$42,648–$62,508/yr
Cook 2 - OlympiaFirst posted Jan 2026
$41,940–$55,836/yr
COOK, ACFirst posted Apr 2026
$62,556–$84,156/yr
Cook 1 - ChehalisFirst posted Apr 2026
$39,144–$51,840/yr
WFSE 4.7 TRANSFER | Cook 2 - Reentry TacomaFirst posted May 2026
$46,764–$62,508/yr
Cook 2 - Reentry (Non-permanent)First posted Jun 2026
$20–$30/hr
Cook 2First posted Aug 2026
$42,780–$56,952/yr
Cook 2 - Longview ReentryFirst posted Aug 2026
$45,216–$66,276/yr
Cook - ACFirst posted Sep 2026
$65,100–$87,576/yr
Cook 1First posted Sep 2026
$39,924–$52,872/yr

Pay by level

Base titlePosted Sep 2026
$65,100–$87,576/yr
1Posted Sep 2026
$39,924–$52,872/yr
2Posted Oct 2026
$42,780–$56,952/yr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Oct 3, 2026Cook 2 - Ellensburg$42,780–$56,952/yr
Sep 18, 2026Cook 2 - Snoqualmie$42,780–$56,952/yr
Sep 17, 2026Cook 1 - Snoqualmie$39,924–$52,872/yr
Sep 3, 2026Cook 1$39,924–$52,872/yr
Sep 2, 2026Cook 2 - Richland$42,780–$56,952/yr
Sep 2, 2026Cook - AC$65,100–$87,576/yr
Aug 27, 2026COOK 2 - East Wenatchee$42,780–$56,952/yr
Aug 20, 2026Cook 2 | Reynolds Reentry Center$45,216–$66,276/yr
Aug 12, 2026Cook 2 - Longview Reentry$45,216–$66,276/yr
Aug 5, 2026Cook 2$42,780–$56,952/yr

State of Washington Cook Pay: FAQ

How much does State of Washington pay a Cook?

State of Washington's most recent Cook posting (October 2026) listed $42,780–$56,952/yr.

What is the Cook pay range at State of Washington?

Across 19 Cook postings from Aug 2025–Oct 2026, posted pay ran $39,144–$87,576/yr.

What does each Cook level pay?

Base title: $65,100–$87,576/yr (Sep 2026); 1: $39,924–$52,872/yr (Sep 2026); 2: $42,780–$56,952/yr (Oct 2026).